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Brooman vs Morton

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 7.5 km apart · Brooman profile · Morton profile

Brooman Morton

Morton and Brooman are neighbouring rural areas in New South Wales. Morton is more populated and has a younger feel, with 22.2% of its residents being children under 15, while Brooman has none. Residents in Brooman are far older, with a typical age of 59 compared to 45 in Morton. There are also notable differences in income and education; Morton has a far higher typical weekly family income of $1,774 and a higher share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher at 17.8%, while Brooman has no residents with a degree.

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011, remaining car-dependent with no public transport or walkable amenities. They share a similar typical personal income of around $530 a week and neither area has any residents who speak little or no English. However, they differ in their social patterns, with volunteers being far more common in Brooman at 39.1% compared to just 9.4% in Morton.

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Where they differ most

Population: 199 larger in Morton No religion: 26.3 pts higher in Brooman Volunteering: 29.7 pts higher in Brooman Rent: $330 higher in Morton Median age: 14 yrs older in Brooman

Demographics & Identity

Population in Broomanin Morton +199 larger in Morton gap steady
26 17th pct 225 56th pct
Median age in Broomanin Morton +14 yrs older in Brooman gap widening
59 yrs 91st pct 45 yrs 50th pct
First Nations in Broomanin Morton +1.8 pts higher in Morton gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 1.8% 48th pct
Aged 65+ in Broomanin Morton +5.4 pts higher in Morton gap narrowing
11.5% 21st pct 16.9% 42nd pct
Under 15 in Broomanin Morton +22.2 pts higher in Morton gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 22.2% 80th pct
De facto in Broomanin Morton +3.0 pts higher in Brooman
18.2% 84th pct 15.2% 72nd pct

Age structure

80.8% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +48.3 pts 32.4%
0.0% Children (0–14) +22.2 pts ▸ 22.2%
0.0% Young adults (25–44) +20.4 pts ▸ 20.4%
11.5% Seniors (65+) +5.4 pts ▸ 16.9%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +8.0 pts ▸ 8.0%

Marital status

69.6% Married ◂ +15.7 pts 53.9%
30.4% Never married ◂ +1.5 pts 28.9%
17.4% Divorced ◂ +10.2 pts 7.2%
0.0% Separated +7.8 pts ▸ 7.8%
0.0% Widowed +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%

Age & sex structure

Brooman Morton

Bars show the share of each area's own population, so differently sized areas stay comparable.

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Broomanin Morton +2.9 pts higher in Brooman gap narrowing
15.4% 65th pct 12.4% 55th pct

Country of birth

73.1% Australia +8.3 pts ▸ 81.3%
0.0% England +6.2 pts ▸ 6.2%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% New Zealand even 0.0%
0.0% Philippines even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%
0.0% Italy even 0.0%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

53.8% Australian ◂ +15.6 pts 38.2%
30.8% English +8.8 pts ▸ 39.6%
38.5% Scottish ◂ +19.4 pts 19.1%
11.5% Irish ◂ +2.2 pts 9.3%
0.0% German +4.9 pts ▸ 4.9%
0.0% Italian +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%
0.0% Greek +2.2 pts ▸ 2.2%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Dutch even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Broomanin Morton +1.3 pts higher in Morton gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 1.3% 36th pct
Limited English in Broomanin Morton even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

107.7% English only ◂ +14.8 pts 92.9%
0.0% Mandarin even 0.0%
0.0% Arabic even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%
0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%
0.0% Punjabi even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Broomanin Morton +26.3 pts higher in Brooman gap narrowing
76.9% 100th pct 50.7% 80th pct

Religious affiliation

76.9% No religion ◂ +26.3 pts 50.7%
23.1% Christianity +15.6 pts ▸ 38.7%
19.2% Not stated ◂ +10.8 pts 8.4%
0.0% Other religions +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Broomanin Morton +10.1 pts higher in Brooman
56.0% 74th pct 45.9% 52nd pct
Bachelor+ in Broomanin Morton +17.8 pts higher in Morton
0.0% 0th pct 17.8% 61st pct
Schools ≤3 km in Broomanin Morton even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

56.0% Year 12 ◂ +10.1 pts 45.9%
28.0% Year 10 +1.4 pts ▸ 29.4%
0.0% Year 9 or below +8.2 pts ▸ 8.2%
0.0% Year 11 +7.1 pts ▸ 7.1%

Highest qualification level

34.8% Certificate III / IV +5.1 pts ▸ 39.8%
26.1% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +14.7 pts 11.4%
0.0% Bachelor degree +22.8 pts ▸ 22.8%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

17.4% Engineering & related ◂ +3.6 pts 13.8%
17.4% Architecture & building ◂ +1.1 pts 16.3%
13.0% Management & commerce ◂ +3.3 pts 9.8%
0.0% Society & culture +12.2 pts ▸ 12.2%
0.0% Education +8.9 pts ▸ 8.9%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +7.3 pts ▸ 7.3%
0.0% Health +4.1 pts ▸ 4.1%
0.0% Creative arts +2.4 pts ▸ 2.4%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Broomanin Morton +$19 higher in Morton gap narrowing
$524 14th pct $543 17th pct
Household income in Broomanin Morton +$480 higher in Morton gap narrowing
$1,062 17th pct $1,542 50th pct
Family income in Broomanin Morton +$712 higher in Morton gap narrowing
$1,062 8th pct $1,774 42nd pct
High earners in Broomanin Morton +6.7 pts higher in Morton
0.0% 0th pct 6.7% 42nd pct
High-income homes in Broomanin Morton
— 14.1% 44th pct

Household income distribution

50.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +24.6 pts 25.4%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +38.0 pts ▸ 38.0%
0.0% Under $650 +15.5 pts ▸ 15.5%
0.0% $4,000 or more +14.1 pts ▸ 14.1%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

60.9% Under $650 ◂ +15.3 pts 45.6%
13.0% $650–$1,499 +12.5 pts ▸ 25.6%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +13.3 pts ▸ 13.3%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Broomanin Morton +8.5 pts higher in Brooman
42.3% 93rd pct 33.8% 73rd pct
Mental health in Broomanin Morton +9.9 pts higher in Brooman
19.2% 100th pct 9.3% 62nd pct
Needs assistance in Broomanin Morton +1.3 pts higher in Morton gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 1.3% 21st pct

Long-term health conditions reported

23.1% Heart disease ◂ +21.7 pts 1.3%
23.1% Other condition ◂ +16.4 pts 6.7%
19.2% Mental health ◂ +9.9 pts 9.3%
11.5% Arthritis +4.5 pts ▸ 16.0%
11.5% Asthma ◂ +0.9 pts 10.7%
11.5% Cancer ◂ +6.6 pts 4.9%
0.0% Diabetes +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

38.5% None +21.5 pts ▸ 60.0%
15.4% One condition +9.1 pts ▸ 24.4%
11.5% Two conditions ◂ +2.6 pts 8.9%
0.0% Three or more +2.2 pts ▸ 2.2%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Broomanin Morton +29.7 pts higher in Brooman
39.1% 93rd pct 9.4% 12th pct
Unpaid carers in Broomanin Morton +9.2 pts higher in Morton
13.0% 53rd pct 22.2% 93rd pct
Unpaid child care in Broomanin Morton +2.3 pts higher in Morton
30.4% 75th pct 32.8% 84th pct
Defence service in Broomanin Morton +4.4 pts higher in Morton
0.0% 0th pct 4.4% 75th pct
Housework 15h+ in Broomanin Morton +9.0 pts higher in Brooman
43.5% 99th pct 34.4% 88th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Broomanin Morton +4 larger in Morton
0 0th pct 4 46th pct
Median age in Broomanin Morton
— 33 yrs 71st pct
Median income in Broomanin Morton
— $1,274 87th pct
Household income in Broomanin Morton
— $1,625 47th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Broomanin Morton +0.7 larger in Morton gap steady
2.2 24th pct 2.9 81st pct
One-parent in Broomanin Morton
— 10.7% 49th pct
Living alone in Broomanin Morton
— 14.1% 16th pct

Family composition

57.9% Couples with children +6.3 pts ▸ 64.2%
63.2% Couples without children ◂ +34.8 pts 28.3%
0.0% One-parent families +10.7 pts ▸ 10.7%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

0.0% 2 people +40.8 pts ▸ 40.8%
0.0% 4 people +18.3 pts ▸ 18.3%
0.0% 1 person +14.1 pts ▸ 14.1%
0.0% 3 people +9.9 pts ▸ 9.9%
0.0% 5 people +9.9 pts ▸ 9.9%
0.0% 6 or more +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Broomanin Morton +$330 higher in Morton
$150 14th pct $480 90th pct
Mortgage in Broomanin Morton +$47 higher in Brooman gap narrowing
$1,500 42nd pct $1,453 39th pct
People / bedroom in Broomanin Morton +0.10 higher in Brooman gap steady
1.10 93rd pct 1.00 89th pct
Renting in Broomanin Morton
— 8.5% 21st pct
Owned outright in Broomanin Morton
— 52.1% 79th pct
Separate houses in Broomanin Morton
— 97.2% 53rd pct
3+ bedrooms in Broomanin Morton
— 62.0% 16th pct

How homes are owned or rented

50.0% Owned outright +2.1 pts ▸ 52.1%
50.0% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +17.6 pts 32.4%
0.0% Rented +8.5 pts ▸ 8.5%
0.0% Not stated +7.0 pts ▸ 7.0%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%

Types of homes

62.5% Separate house +34.7 pts ▸ 97.2%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

37.5% 3 bedrooms +0.5 pts ▸ 38.0%
37.5% 2 bedrooms ◂ +12.1 pts 25.4%
0.0% 4 bedrooms +16.9 pts ▸ 16.9%
0.0% 1 bedroom +9.9 pts ▸ 9.9%
0.0% 5 or more +7.0 pts ▸ 7.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

0.0% $1,000–$1,799 +34.8 pts ▸ 34.8%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 +21.7 pts ▸ 21.7%
0.0% Under $1,000 +17.4 pts ▸ 17.4%
0.0% $3,000 or more +17.4 pts ▸ 17.4%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Broomanin Morton
— 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Broomanin Morton
— 26.3% 74th pct
PT commute in Broomanin Morton
— 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Broomanin Morton even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Broomanin Morton even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Broomanin Morton even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Broomanin Morton even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

58.8% Car (driver) +2.8 pts ▸ 61.6%
29.4% Car (passenger) ◂ +24.4 pts 5.1%
23.5% Worked at home +2.7 pts ▸ 26.3%
0.0% Walked +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

62.5% 2 vehicles ◂ +25.4 pts 37.1%
37.5% 1 vehicle ◂ +21.8 pts 15.7%
0.0% 4 or more +21.4 pts ▸ 21.4%
0.0% 3 vehicles +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Broomanin Morton +12.3 pts higher in Morton gap narrowing
19.2% 14th pct 31.6% 52nd pct
Recent arrivals in Broomanin Morton
— 10.7% 67th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Broomanin Morton
— 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Broomanin Morton +6.3 pts higher in Brooman
65.2% 66th pct 58.9% 43rd pct
Full-time in Broomanin Morton
— 47.5% 12th pct

Industries people work in

23.5% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +15.4 pts 8.1%
17.6% Construction ◂ +1.5 pts 16.2%
0.0% Retail trade +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%
0.0% Administrative & support +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%
0.0% Education & training +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%
0.0% Wholesale trade +7.1 pts ▸ 7.1%
0.0% Accommodation & food +6.1 pts ▸ 6.1%
0.0% Professional & technical +6.1 pts ▸ 6.1%
0.0% Public administration & safety +5.1 pts ▸ 5.1%
0.0% Manufacturing +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%
0.0% Arts & recreation +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%

Occupations people work in

41.2% Managers ◂ +23.0 pts 18.2%
23.5% Professionals ◂ +7.4 pts 16.2%
0.0% Community & personal service +18.2 pts ▸ 18.2%
0.0% Technicians & trades +17.2 pts ▸ 17.2%
0.0% Sales workers +15.2 pts ▸ 15.2%
0.0% Labourers +10.1 pts ▸ 10.1%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Broomanin Morton even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Broomanin Morton even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Broomanin Morton even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Broomanin Morton even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Broomanin Morton even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Broomanin Morton even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Broomanin Morton even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Broomanin Morton even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Broomanin Morton even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Broomanin Morton even
0 38th pct 0 27th pct
Mean slope in Broomanin Morton +2.5 pts higher in Morton
11.1% 86th pct 13.6% 90th pct

Compare Brooman with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Brooman vs Morton [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL10599/brooman/vs/SAL12741/morton